A Joplin resident is helping fulfill the need for masks in the community
Pam Parcell has given out more than 850 masks since April. She makes about 24 a day and hangs them on her fence, a few at at time, for people in need.
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Missionaries offering free outdoor services to local community members during COVID-19 pandemic
Mikal Palmer and his friends are missionaries with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints...and because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they wanted to do something to help out their community members.
Joplin businesses react to mask ordinance
Thanks to the recently passed mask ordinance in the city of Joplin, starting on Saturday, July 11th, people over the age the of six will have to wear a…
Facebook group takes in donations to buy masks for Joplin residents
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Members of the "Joplin For Justice" Facebook group took in donations to purchase masks to hand out to residents in Joplin.
Joplin reports COVID-19-related death at Spring River
The Joplin Health Department announces a death at Spring River Christian Village in which COVID-19 was a significant condition contributing to the death.
Joplin changes email address for questions related to COVID-19
The City of Joplin creates a new email address for residents to use for coronavirus-related questions: Covidquestions@joplinmo.org.
Christian groups oppose ICE rule on international students
“This is reasonable, compassionate, and consistent with our national interests.”
Crowder College releases 2020 Fall campus plan
NEOSHO, Mo - Crowder College develops a plan to keep students and faculty safe from COVID-19 during their Fall 2020 semester. Press Release On August 17, 2020, we will begin the Fall 2020 Semester. The following plan has been developed…
After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid, with many millions going to dioceses that have paid huge settlements or…
Joplin School Board discusses what returning to school may look like in August
The Joplin School Board met tonight to discuss a few things, one of those items, what the return to school may look like.
Moms get community involved to support Greyhounds football amid Coronavirus pandemic
Two Fort Scott moms help get the community involved to support the Greyhounds football team during the pandemic.
Rapha House needs help as donations drop amid pandemic
JOPLIN, Mo. - A loss of jobs and economic insecurity has led to charities across the nation suffering from a loss in donations. Joplin's Rapha House hasn't…
A look at why Joplin passed a mask ordinance two weeks after voting one down
The Joplin City Council approved a mask ordinance, but it comes only two weeks after they voted against a similar ordinance.
TSA implements changes amid pandemic following whistleblower complaint
By Gregory Wallace and Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) -- The Transportation Security Administration has implemented a number of procedure changes to better protect employees and passengers against the coronavirus following a recent whistleblower complaint that raised concerns about how the agency was…
Mask ordinance passes in Joplin
The City of Joplin passes a face mask ordinance.
City of Joplin reports 4 more Covid-19 related deaths
JOPLIN, Mo. -- The city of Joplin, which reports Coronavirus cases separately from Jasper and Newton Counties, is now reporting 13 total deaths from the Coronavirus. All 13 deaths are residents from Spring River Christian Village, a long term care…
MSSU, KCU Joplin, announce plans for on campus classes
Universities in Joplin announce plans to go back to campus this fall.
COVID-19 hurts and helps the Carthage Humane Society
CARTHAGE, Mo - The Coronavirus has taken its toll on the Carthage Humane Society. The facility's executive director says that donations have been down because of the pandemic, and…
Carthage business booms following 2019 accident
CARTHAGE, Mo. - A week before last Thanksgiving, the owner of Boomer's BBQ in Carthage, Missouri was dealing with a hole in the side of his restaurant caused by a drunk driver. It took Willy Waggoner about a half year…
Coronavirus closes Columbus City Hall
COLUMBUS, Ks. - City hall in Columbus, Kansas is now closed until further notice. The mayor says the closure is a safety precaution after two city employees who work at city hall tested positive for COVID-19. All employees who worked…
Spring Hill Assisted Living Center starts 'Adopt A Senior Citizen' program to help residents during COVID-19
Jamie is hoping to have each of the 21 senior residents adopted at least once, the initiative was just introduced and so far three people have adopted
Missouri Southern announces mask guidelines for Fall 2020 semester
A new mask policy for the campus community was announced today during a virtual town hall session for all Missouri Southern State University employees.
Missouri results of COVID-19 testing events in southwest Missouri
Officials release numbers after several COVID-19 drive-through testing events in southwest Missouri.
